WATOWA (ワトワ) キッチン＆ドミトリー
8.4
Excellent(48 reviews)
+1
Hotel Description
Watowa Kitchen & Dormitory
WATOWA Kitchen & Dormitory offers a unique and welcoming atmosphere for travelers seeking a cozy yet functional stay. Located in a scenic area with easy access to local attractions, this hotel is perfect for both solo adventurers and groups. The hotel’s design merges modern amenities with traditional touches, creating an inviting environment that feels like home. Situated just a 5-minute drive from Okidomari and a 14-minute walk to the nearest train station, the location provides convenient access to both local and regional transport options. Guests can easily explore nearby landmarks such as Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, a UNESCO-listed historic site, and Nima Sand Museum, known for its stunning hourglass exhibit. With a vibrant local culture, the area surrounding WATOWA Kitchen & Dormitory boasts several fantastic restaurants, including Minato no Shokudo KAN for seafood and BOONIES DINER for delicious burgers, all within a short taxi ride. Rooms at WATOWA are designed to offer maximum comfort and space, with fully equipped kitchens for guests who prefer self-catering. The dormitory-style accommodations provide a relaxed, communal environment where guests can connect and share travel stories. Special amenities include high-speed internet access and other essential conveniences to ensure a comfortable and productive stay. For those traveling on business or leisure, the hotel provides easy access to key transportation hubs, including Hiroshima and Hagi-Iwami airports. Health and safety are a priority at WATOWA Kitchen & Dormitory, with thorough measures in place to ensure guests’ peace of mind. Whether you’re here to explore the cultural sites, relax by the port, or simply unwind, WATOWA promises a memorable stay.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 5 min drive to Okidomari
2. 14 min walk to nearest train station
3. Fully equipped kitchen in rooms for self-catering
4. High-speed internet access throughout the hotel
5. Proximity to UNESCO-listed Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
6. Close to multiple local restaurants, including seafood and burgers
7. Easy access to local transportation and major airports
8. Inviting dormitory-style accommodations for communal stays
9. Located near cultural and historical landmarks
10. Health and safety measures in place for guest well-being
7.2 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
22 min
Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center22 min
Nima Sand Museum14 min
Okidomari Port18 min
Iwami Ginzan Kaido15 min
Nearest locations
BOONIES DINER
1 min
色「shiki」1 min
路庵1 min
Kiraku1 min
本と喫茶のゲンショウシャ | Genshosha1 min
Yunotsu Café - Kuranojou1 min
Minato no Shokudo KAN2 min
Yunotsu Fureai Kan5 min
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Good to know
| Location rating | 7.2 |
| Nearest airport | Izumo Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 5 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Mon, Nov 18
Check-out: Tue, Nov 19
$54
$79
$79
$92
$79
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Location
Airports:
Hiroshima Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 32 min
Transit: 4 hr 48 min
Hagi-Iwami Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 30 min
Transit: 2 hr 51 min
Yonago Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 52 min
Transit: 2 hr 23 min
Izumo Airport
Transit: 1 hr 5 min
Taxi: 1 hr 13 min
Transit:
Yunotsu Eki
Walking: 14 min
Yunotsu Onsenguchi
Walking: 5 min
Yunotsu Station
Walking: 14 min
Yusato Station
Taxi: 8 min
Walking: 1 hr 4 min
Iwami-Fukumitsu Station
Taxi: 13 min
Walking: 57 min
Nearby locations
7.2
Very Good Location
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Reviews
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くぅ
5/5
A place that makes you want to return. The owner is also nice
M. D.
4/5
Traditional place, very nice, clean and well kept.The bathrooms and shower are shared, but equipped with all comforts and very clean.The shower is single and you can lock yourself in.Adjacent to the hotel there is also a small restaurant where we ate well.The room where I slept on the second floor was spacious enough for 2 people, clean, functional and well air conditioned.Unfortunately there are no curtains to block the light in the morning
太田真人
3/5
I only inspected the coin laundry section.There are multiple drum-type washing machines (I think the detergent was dispensed automatically) and dryers.The cost for washing alone is a few hundred yen (depending on the capacity of the machine), so I think it's about the same amount or cheaper than washing in a drum at a coin laundry in the city.I didn't have a washer/dryer (continuous type), so if I tried to do everything from washing to drying all at once, I would have to change clothes in between.This depends on how you think about it, but I think having just one washer/dryer will expand your options.Regarding business hours, is there a cafe in the back? The business hours are posted outside, but it seems that it can be used at other times as well (it is unknown if it is open 24 hours).I think it's quite valuable to have a facility like this in the center of a hot spring town, so I hope they do their best.
Tommy Higgins
5/5
Traveling alone and only using meals. We stayed at Kazeto, which is part of the same chain. The locally sourced game and seafood were delicious. The 1st floor has a counter and small seating area, so even if you're traveling solo, you can have a lively conversation with the staff and fellow solo travelers.The staff are young (I wonder if this is true of WATOWA as a whole?), and the restaurant and menu have a modern atmosphere.When I visited, I ordered hot spring horse mackerel namerou, wild boar hamburger, and calcis (a deliberately sour sake from a sake brewery in Shimane), and all of them were delicious, regardless of the illusion caused by my travel mood!
Ichiro yoyogi
5/5
In the middle of Onsentsu Onsen town. A coin laundry and kitchen in a renovated private house, and a dormitory and Japanese-style room across the courtyard. There is no indoor bath, but it is close to the outdoor baths of Motoyu and Yakushiyu, so it is not a problem. When you come to Onsentsu, you should take a bath in the public bath. The rooms have been beautifully renovated and are very comfortable. Another great thing is that you can have breakfast at nearby Tokitsukaze☕. A nice breakfast with delicious French toast. An easy-to-use, traveler-friendly inn. It will make your trip to Onsentsu a fond memory.
杉浦陽子
5/5
This time we used a restaurant located in Onsentsu Onsen Town. Meals are served in a lovely room on the second floor of a renovated old folk house. Opening a store from Kyoto. I had the tempura bowl. The tempura bowl was delicious and the atmosphere was relaxing, like returning to a relative's home in the countryside. If the food came out a little faster, the service would be 5 stars. I will go again.
Kouhei P
5/5
delicious!
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Mck Smd
5/5
I visited you while traveling alone by car! It felt like the room was separated by noren curtains, allowing four people to stay in the same dormitory space.Isn't the dormitory small? I had a preconception that that was the case, but that was not the case.A small table and a spacious bed. Personally, I found it to be small and well-organized and very comfortable.The lady at check-in gave me a lot of information about nearby restaurants and hot springs, so I didn't have much trouble visiting for the first time.The closest convenience store is Lawson Poplar, about 8 km away.It's very far away so I decided to buy it.